Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words

The fall of A&P into bankruptcy attracted some criticism of the US retailer's management this week, while, on this side of the pond, UK convenience retailers hit out at Tesco's latest acquisition in the channel. The UK's largest retailer was also named as a potential suitor for Poland's Zabka as speculation over further consolidation in emerging markets continued. Wal-Mart Stores, however, has hit a wall in Russia and closed its office that was exploring how to enter the market.

"Since we have decided to enter the market through acquisition, not greenfield development, and since there is no clear acquisition partner in the near term, there is not a business reason to continue our Moscow representative office" - Doug McMillon, CEO of Wal-Mart Stores' international arm, explains why the world's largest retailer has closed its Russian office.

"It is very different in the UK right now and it has led to an intensely promotional environment across many categories" - Speaking as General Mills issued its half-year results, the US group's chief Ken Powell says competition is fierce in the UK.

"This is an uncommon and unfortunate situation of a well run and profitable business being compelled to enter insolvency specifically because of the scale of its pension deficit" - KPMG's Howard Smithreflects on Westler Foods move into administration.

Speculation is mounting over the future of Tesco's operations in the US. Investor Warren Buffett has described the venture as "foolhardy", while some industry watchers believe potential Californian re...

United Natural Foods has lowered its full-year earnings per share guidance following the disposal of its non-food and general merchandise business, reflecting restructuring charges that the company ex...

The E. coli outbreak has continued to grab headlines as the Commission sought placate farmers hit by the crisis and continued to seek the source of the outbreak. Meanwhile, just-food interviewed the C...

Nestle has launched an addition to its Kit Kat range in Australia, the Kit Kat Chunky3, which features the brand's signature wafer, topped with three breakable chunks containing three separate texture...

This week's batch of reports from our research store includes a look at the opportunities for frozen food in emerging markets, the state of the organic food sector in the UK and the yoghurt industry i...